Community Calendar

Local transgender artist Jacob Clayton's black and white photo series Paradise City POV focuses on the intangible imprint that the glaring public display of acceptance in Northampton, Massachusetts, will have on those navigating a difficult path in life.

Debuting during Arts Night Out in the Emerging Artist Showcase from August 2 through August 29, 2025, at the Barn Door Gallery – 33 Hawley Street, Northampton. The opening reception is Friday, August 8 from 5 to 8 PM. Artist talk at 7PM. Admission is free.

AUGUST EXHIBITION AT GALLERY A3
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“In these divisive times, art can ask questions and suggest answers—and give artists an opportunity to speak through their artwork, whether it be overt commentary, thought-provoking, healing, contemplative, timeless, or contemporary,” says exhibit coordinator Paula Hite. The juror, Billy Myers, is the Artistic Director and Curator of the Art for the Soul Gallery. An Opening Reception will be on Thursday, August 7, 5–8:00 pm, and an online Art Forum, open to the public, is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, at 7:30 pm.

Gallery A3’s Annual Juried Show offers artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in a downtown Amherst gallery. In turn, it gives the community a chance to see work by established artists who may be well-known in the area along with the opportunity to discover emerging artists and others who may be exhibiting their work for the first time in western Massachusetts.

The exhibit showcases 45 works by 37 artists from New England and New York, and the media include drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, mixed media, and fiber works. “Gallery A3 began more than two decades ago, as artists in the community responded to the tragedy of the attacks of 9/11,” Hite states. “Now, with our 10th Annual Juried Show coming at another momentous time in our country’s history, it is exciting to see how the responses to the theme of UNITED WE STAND range from personal to political, abstract to conceptual, and humorous to iconic imagery.”

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of free live music in the heart of downtown Northampton! The City of Northampton and Northampton Brewery are excited to present the return of Bands on Brewster, the beloved outdoor concert series set in Brewster Court—the walkway connecting the E.J. Gare Parking Garage to the Northampton Brewery.

The 2025 season kicks off Thursday, June 5, and continues every Thursday evening through June, July, and August. The shows start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. Perfect for post-work or post-dinner plans, this series features dynamic performances from local and regional talent, energizing the heart of downtown with community and creativity.

Summer Lineup

June
5 – The Classicals
12 – Norma Dream
19 – Wallace Field, Brittany Brideau
26 – Avery Joi

July
3 – The Greys
10 – Simple Friend, Ribboncandy, King Radio,
17 – Hannah Mohan, Stefan Weiner
24 – Lucia Dostal
31 – The Hendersons Blues Band

August
7 – Temporary Friends, Jeff Coyne
14 – Gold Dust
21 – Ruby Lou
28 – Prewn

All shows are weather-dependent. For updates on inclement weather, check @nohoarts on Instagram by 10:00 a.m. the day of the show.

Bands on Brewster isn’t just a concert series—it’s a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and cultural vitality. Proudly presented by the City of Northampton through its Economic Development Department and the Northampton Brewery, the series encourages residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything downtown Northampton has to offer. Organization support from Northampton Arts Inc. and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For updates and the full schedule, visit: northamptonartscouncil.org

On Thursday, August 14 at 7 pm at the First Church in Jaffrey, Electric Earth Concerts presents the second of two collaborative concerts with Maine’s Sebago-Long Lake Festival with a program including: Max Reger: Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola in G Major, Op. 141a, Maurice Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello, and Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 26.
Featuring Laura Gilbert, flute; Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin; Todd Phillips, violin; Matthew Sinno, viola; Mihai Marica, cello; Mihae Lee, piano.

Admission is $30, payable online or at the door via cash or check. Students may attend for free. www.electric earthconcerts.org

We gather once more at Drawing Board Brewing (36 Main St, Florence, MA) for a Song Share Session—a space where nonbinary, trans, and women singer-songwriters create, explore, and connect hosted by Jess Martin.

We begin at 7 PM with a community check-in, sharing our creative goals for the evening. Each participant will have 10 minutes to explore their work—whether that means playing a new song, refining lyrics, or seeking feedback. This is a space for generating and creating, nurturing and supporting—a moment to hold space for each other’s artistry and let our songs take flight.

Come as you are—whether to share, to listen, or to simply be in a room where music and community thrive. In a time when the world feels heavy, we carve out a space to lift each other up. Let’s sing in the spring together.

The 138th annual fair features exciting midway rides for the whole family, racing pigs, The Flying Cortes Trapeze Spectacular, DockDogs, Acrobat Circus, live music, motorsports, livestock events, Dan the Snakeman reptile experience, Butterfly Encounter, illusionist show, The Bigfoot Experience, Wheels of Agriculture game show, Agri-Puppets, exhibits, contests and favorite fair food.

Entertainment highlights: Woodshed Prophets (7:30pm Monday); Cowboy Mounted Shooting (8pm Tuesday); Trick Shot Band (7pm Wednesday); The Beadle Brothers (7:30pm Thursday); Nashville recording artist Canaan James (5pm Friday); Jason Wicks Band (7pm Saturday)

Gate admission: $10 (free for kids 12 & younger)

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $35 on site or online before midnight Aug. 10 for $25.

Visit the website for advance ride ticket savings and $8 grandstand events including demolition derbies, truck & tractor pulls and 406 FMX Stunt Show.

The fair opens daily at 8am. Midway hours: 1-11pm Monday and noon-11pm Tuesday -Saturday

More information: 607-865-4763 or DelawareCountyFair.org

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

WELCOME to SUMMER 2025!

SCDT SUMMER DANCE WEEK 2025 in the WORKROOM at 33 Hawley Street, in Northampton!

FEATURING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS and PERFORMANCES, all levels welcome!

With SCDT Affiliate artists: Chloe London, Jen Polins, Kate Martel, MaryBeth Brooker, Ellie Goudie-Averill, Chelsea Perry and LAUREN HORN- SUBIRA Vs. MOVEMENT- artist in residence!
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Sign up for one section or for the whole thing! Drop ins welcome!

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK-Young Jack is heartbroken when he must sell his best friend, a cow, at the market. But when a mysterious man trades magic beans for the cow, it opens up a world larger than life where jack can go on adventures beyond his wildest dreams.

IMPACT Children’s Theatre travels to different venues throughout the state of NH and features a professional cast of 5 actors, plus set pieces, costumes, props, original music, and more! Our 45-minute adaptations are written to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.